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Overview

Take in the Myriad colors and flavors of France’s southwest

Toulouse, the capital of Midi-Pyrénées region

Toulouse is a French city located in the South West of France in the Midi-Pyrénées region. The region is well known for its sunny climate and gastronomy. As for Toulouse, the capital of the Midi-Pyrénées region, is a city with an exceptional heritage. From its beautiful private mansions, churches, museums and landmarks, the pink city, as it is also known (Ville Rose in French) will charm you. Toulouse is France’s 4th biggest city and as such is home to over 400,000 inhabitants. The city which can be easily reached from Paris of Bordeaux is also a well-known university town and the European aeronautical capital. Did you know that Toulouse is the iconic capital of Rugby. Its flagship team is Stade Toulousain, which is one of the most successful clubs in Europe with eighteen league titles in France, three cups of France and four cups of Europe.

Wander in the streets of Toulouse and let the pink city reveal all its charm. You will soon discover the joyful and relaxed nature of the inhabitants of the city. Indeed Toulouse knows how to entertain its guests. Toulouse is a human scale sized city. You can have a relaxed stroll or take a bike to discover the Capitole, which is located a few minutes away by foot from the Toulouse Matabiau railway station. The Capitole houses the Town Hall and the Théâtre National du Capitole. You will discover its remarkable façade with its eight pink marble columns, its Cour Henri IV and the Salle des Illustres. The square just in front has a unique and relaxing atmosphere which invites you to relax. Have a long aperitifs with tapas on terraces facing the square! Visit the Cloître du Jacobin which is a chef d’œuvre of monastic architecture. You will be amazed by the Palmier des Jacobins, an incomparable palm-tree vault with 22 ribs supporting the roof of the polygonal choir. Don’t miss the Saint Sernin Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old quarters of the city, and a stroll along the banks of the River Garonne and the Canal du Midi.

Take time to discover the wonderful cuisine from the south of France. Take time to savour the famous foie gras,duck breast, cassoulet, Toulouse sausage, wine (Fronton, Gaillac, Armagnac), cheese (Roquefort).

Go to the Place Saint George, where you will find all the great designer shops alongside those of younger designers.

The city’s tourist office has a helpful personnel, insider information and tips as well as handy maps and brochures. The city’s tourist office also arranges tours and excursions and is a focal point for local accommodation.

Getting to and from Toulouse

To Toulouse

From Paris

05:25

From Nice

06:43

From Lyon

04:02

From Marseille

03:42

From Bordeaux

02:01

From La Rochelle

04:43

From Lourdes

02:20

From Figeac

02:14

From Brive

02:12

From Capdenac

02:06

From Agde

02:05

From Sete

01:54

From Tarbes

01:59

From Luchon

02:39

From Ax Les Thermes

01:54

From Tonneins

01:50

From Souillac

01:46

From Tournay

01:45

From Perpignan

01:43

From Aiguillon

01:42

From L'hospitalet Pres

02:26

From Collioure

02:55

From Orthez

02:49

From Chateauroux

04:26

From Nantes

06:43

From Antibes

06:23

From Cannes

06:11

From Clermont Ferrand

05:50

From Vierzon

05:09

From Toulon

04:52

From Saintes

03:52

From Pau

02:53

From Valence

03:28

From Limoges

03:17

From Cerbere

03:16

From Arles

03:10

From Latour De Carol

02:56

From Marmande

01:33

From Mazamet

01:36

From St Agne

00:04

From St Jory

00:10

From Lavaur

00:38

From Cazeres Sur Garon

00:49

From Lisle Jourdain

00:48

From Bram

00:48

From Boussens

00:48

From Pamiers

00:46

From Caussade T Et G

00:45

From Carcassonne

00:42

From Gaillac

00:36

From Albi

00:53

From Saverdun

00:35

From Lisle Sur Tarn

00:29

From Castelnaudary

00:28

From Montauban

00:25

From Villefranche De Lau

00:22

From Portet St Simon

00:15

From St Cyprien Arenes

00:13

From Moissac

00:51

From Cordes Vindrac

00:56

From Beziers

01:28

From Lezignan

01:10

From Auch

01:28

From Najac

01:24

From Tarascon Sur Arie

01:19

From Montrejeau

01:15

From Laguepie

01:14

From Narbonne

01:13

From Lannemezan

01:12

From Carmaux

01:10

From St Gaudens

00:56

From Varilhes

01:06

From Lexos

01:06

From Gimont Cahuzac

01:04

From Foix

01:03

From Cahors

01:02

From Valence Dagen

01:01

From Agen

01:00

From Gourdon

01:30

From Toulouse

To St Agne

00:06

To St Cyprien Arenes

00:14

To Portet St Simon

00:17

To Villenouvelle

00:34

To Villefranche De Lau

00:39

To Montauban

00:43

To Saverdun

00:48

To Castelnaudary

00:55

To Cordes Vindrac

01:03

To Pamiers

01:04

To Bram

01:08

To Boussens

01:14

To Lexos

01:15

To Carcassonne

01:22

To Laguepie

01:25

To Albi

01:26

To St Gaudens

01:33

To Najac

01:35

To Carmaux

01:39

To Montrejeau

01:44

To Narbonne

01:50

To Beziers

01:52

To Capdenac

02:18

To Figeac

02:26

To Lisle Jourdain

02:50

To Luchon

02:58

To Lisle Sur Tarn

03:01

To Lavaur

03:10

To Gaillac

03:10

To Varilhes

03:10

To Foix

03:19

To Agde

03:24

To Moissac

03:28

To Lezignan

03:34

To Cahors

03:34

To Gimont Cahuzac

03:35

To Tarascon Sur Arie

03:35

To Gourdon

03:37

To Valence Dagen

03:38

To Perpignan

03:45

To Marmande

03:46

To Lannemezan

03:55

To Aiguillon

03:58

To Auch

03:59

To Ax Les Thermes

04:02

To Tonneins

04:06

To Souillac

04:14

To Agen

04:21

To Tarbes

04:23

To Brive

04:24

To Sete

04:26

To L'hospitalet Pres

04:35

To Lourdes

04:41

To Valence

04:50

To Bordeaux

05:00

To Collioure

05:07

To Latour De Carol

05:07

To Pau

05:11

To Cerbere

05:23

To Orthez

05:29

To Aix En Provence Tgv

05:49

To St Jean De Luz

05:50

To Irun

05:59

To Arles

06:02

To Avignon

06:05

To Marseille

06:07

To Saintes

06:08

To Angouleme

06:16

To Geneva

06:26

To Bayonne

06:27

To Lyon

06:29

To Biarritz

06:38

To Toulon

06:54

To La Rochelle

07:01

To Chateauroux

07:05

To Macon

07:16

To Les Arcs

07:30

To Poitiers

07:34

To Limoges

07:40

To St Raphael

07:46

To Clermont Ferrand

07:47

To Dijon

07:48

To La Roche Sur Yon

08:01

To Cannes

08:11

To Paris Cdg Airport

08:13

To Antibes

08:22

To Paris

08:30

To Nice

08:42

To St Pierre Des Corps

08:49

To Nantes

10:14

To Lille

11:14

To Brussels

11:49

Train Station(s)

Trains are a convenient way of reaching many towns and cities throughout Europe. The majority of cities in Europe have a minimum of one train station, while larger, more populated cities have two or more stations. Train stations, in general, are located in the heart of the city. Review the map below to get an idea of where the train station(s) in Toulouse can be found.

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Quick and easy | Pamela m. | 2015/11/03
"The first class seat was a little cramped as I could not stretch my legs out or I would touch the man sitting opposite. Otherwise, the train was clean, fast and efficient.
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The Best Way To Travel | Bettina s. | 2015/09/08
"We travelled the 2 hours from Bordeaux to Toulouse via TGV and we could not believe how easy and quick it was. It stopped 3 times but we barely noticed. We sat 1st class with reserved seats and it was perfect. Our cabin was quiet and we were able to rest, read, and enjoy the beautiful French country side.
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Homeward bound | Lesley r. | 2015/08/13
"We enjoyed travelling on the train and would recommended it as a great way to travel on holiday, it was very relaxing, the trains were comfortable and always on time.
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Journey to lourdes | Ma Cely l. | 2015/06/15
"The trip itself was comfortable. The staff member ( lady) who helped us at the Montparnasse ticket station attended to our needs with utmost detail and patience when we needed to change a schedule on the return trip and booking for a car rental. The trip was delYed but they totally made up for the delay and made sure we were able to catch the connecting train to Lourdes on time. The only problem was there were no signages on the tracks to guide the passengers. A lot of confusion took place transferring from 1 coach to the other bearing the same coach and seat no. Conductors helped but some were confused too.
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Tight connection | Kenneth a. | 2015/06/01
"Good Morning, thank you for the opportunity to write about my journey. Overall my experience was very good but some things caused stress. This is my first time travelling in France and travelling to Gaillac. I do not speak French and did not understand that there were two trains leaving about the same time; initially I got onto the wrong train - silly me; many of the carriages were in darkness and passengers had to use their phones as torches, rail staff were not in evidence to help. Confused I got off the train and eventually found staff I could ask for directions. They were polite, helpful and directed me to the correct train. The train was very comfortable, the food good and my journey was most enjoyable.
We were 4 minutes late arriving in Toulouse and the connection between train to Albi only about 15 minutes. Realising the problem, I was almost first off the train, I rushed to the station and to my surprise there were three young, information people on the platform. They instantly realised the problem and immediately directed me to my connection. The Albi train was packed full, initially I couldn't get on but eventually some passengers moved just enough for me to squeeze into a foyer. I arrived in Gaillac on schedule, my friend was waiting. Without the information help at Toulouse I could not have made the connection, it was too tight and my friend would have been very inconvenienced. Thank you, Ken Adams
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Easy travel, but not too cheap | Skye f. | 2015/03/13
"The trains from Toulouse to Cahors is one of the only modesign of transportation available. Not exactly cheap, but fast and reliable. Seats are comfortable, plenty of room for luggage. If no ride shares really available, it is a good fallback option.
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